St Paul's Wilford Hill Parish Profile 2019

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St Paul’s Wilford Hill Parish Profile 2019

Contact Information St Paul's Church, Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7DB The Church Office is normally open Monday and Wednesday 10:30 am to 12:45pm Telephone 0115 9452019. http://www.stpauls-boundaryroad.org.uk/ https://en-gb.facebook.com/St-Pauls-Boundary-Road-1549685391979420

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Contents

1. Diocesan Foreword 4 2. Deanery Foreword 5 3. St. Pauls Boundary Road 3.1. St Paul’s in a nutshell 6 3.2. The Parish Profile 6 4. Where are we now? 4.1. Worship 8 4.2. Wider 10 4.3. Younger 11 4.4. Deeper 14 4.5. Six stories from our congregation 15 5. Are you the person to lead us? - and we can offer… 16 6. Person specification 17 7. St Paul’s - How it works 7.1. PCC 18 7.2. Communications 18 7.3. The Leadership Team 18 7.4. The Church Office 18 7.5. Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals 18 8. Vicarage 19 9. Our Church, Premises and Community 19 10. Appendix 10.1. Accounts 22 10.2. Statistical information 26

Details of St Paul’s, its activities and points of contact are available on the Church website at: http://www.stpauls-boundaryroad.org.uk/

The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham GROWING DISCIPLES WIDER, YOUNGER AND DEEPER A statement from the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Williams and the Associate Archdeacon for Transition Ministry, Revd Canon Phil Williams The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham incorporates the City of Nottingham, the whole County of Nottinghamshire and five parishes in South Yorkshire. The population is 1.15 million – 51% live in the greater Nottingham conurbation, 31% in ex-mining areas and 18% in rural. There are 305 churches (252 parishes), served by 142 stipendiary clergy and licensed lay workers.

In 2016 a refreshed diocesan vision was embraced across the diocese, recognising the imperative for ‘Growing Disciples: wider, younger, deeper’. • ‘Wider’ in that we will seek to grow disciples in every part of the diocese, with no retreat from any community: urban centre; outer estates; rural villages; or market towns. • ‘Younger’ in that we will seek fresh ways to harness the boldness and creativity of children, students and young people across the diocese, not least in Nottingham which is the 4th youngest city outside London. • ‘Deeper’ as we grow in knowing Christ, so that as his disciples we can be an increasing blessing to the people among whom we live and serve in the workplace, family and community.

The Bishop’s Senior Staff, Bishop’s Council and Diocesan Synod have demonstrated their clear commitment to sharing in all aspects of this vision and strategy. In autumn 2016 more than 1 000 PCC members attended 5 vision evenings around the diocese. We have discerned a series of emerging priorities that will facilitate growing new disciples in every parish across the diocese. Compelled by the love of Christ by 2023 we will seek to: • Welcome 7000 new disciples into the fellowship of Christ and his church • Commission 1000 younger leaders (especially 15-30 year olds) equipped and inspired to serve the purposes of God in the Church and society. • Plant or graft 75 New Worshipping Communities (NWCs) across the diocese to increase our reach in telling the story of Jesus to all. • Grow 25 larger Resource Churches with clear commitment to develop leaders, plant New Worshipping Communities, and disciple the young. • Serve and pray together as 1 Church contending for the gospel in every community and sphere of public life in our city, county and region.

In this new chapter every parish has an opportunity to review its role within the diocesan mission, so that it can play a significant part in the strategic commitment to ‘Growing Disciples: wider, younger and deeper.’ St Paul’s Wilford Hill is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and inspiring priest to build on strong spiritual foundations with a people eager for significant growth. There is a strong committed and supportive lay leadership in place who will work closely with the Vicar at this significant moment in their journey with God.

Bishop Paul has said: “It is my hope that each worshipping community will develop a compelling picture of its own future in God’s purposes with an expectation of growing numerically and in the scope of its mission. It is my prayer that the new vicar will have the creative leadership and imagination to develop discipleship, plan for growth and reach out to the unchurched of all ages in its locality.” February 2019

2. West Bingham Deanery The West Bingham Deanery is made up of 23 parishes situated to the south of Nottingham. They comprise a range of diverse contexts including the suburban areas of West Bridgford to the north, the urban development of Clifton and village of Ruddington across the centre and the more rural villages around Gotham and East Leake to the south. This is a great time to be joining the Deanery as we discern how we can work together more effectively to grow disciples “Wider, younger and deeper”. The Vicar of Wilford Hill will work particularly closely with the neighbouring parishes in West Bridgford and a vibrant and supportive ecumenical community. Deanery Synod meets at least three times a year to focus on a different aspect of our Diocesan Vision. These are opportunities to learn from each other, to share resources and ideas, to be encouraged by what God is already doing amongst us and dare to pray for new growth. Clergy meet as chapter on a regular basis for mutual support, prayer and friendship. In the coming years in our Deanery we want to see:-

• A deepening heart for prayer seeking God’s kingdom and God’s will to be done across all our parishes. • A few churches growing in generosity as ‘resource churches’ prepared to serve and support other churches across the Deanery and beyond. • A number of ‘new worshipping communities’ established within the Deanery that serve groups and networks of people that we are not currently engaging with. This includes establishing an effective outreach to areas of new housing. • Every parish working in collaboration with at least one other parish in a way that benefits and challenges all parties. • A growth in lay ministry across the Deanery with a particular focus on encouraging younger leaders.

We would love the new vicar to share something of this shared vision for the Deanery as well as working with the current team to build on the great foundations of mission and ministry in the parish of Wilford Hill.

Mark Fraser Area Dean.

3. St Paul’s Boundary Road

3.1 St Paul’s in a Nutshell. St Paul’s is a welcoming community of different ages and backgrounds, seeking to understand what it means to be disciples of Christ. We grow together through our gathered worship, small groups, and a variety of other activities whilst seeking to serve the needs and aspirations of our local community.

We have had two vicars since 1987 with contrasting styles and their influence is infused in the St Paul’s we are today. We see their impact reflected across our congregation in our mix of reflection and deep spirituality, plus energetic networking and relationship building, with an emphasis on social justice.

We have seen significant growth in attendance between 2011-2014, with a slight decline since. In 2017 there were 11 adult confirmations from individuals in our congregation who had become established but not confirmed. (The service was held at St Paul’s.)

We have an active small group structure with around 60 people in life groups (Bible study or prayer) and a similar number across our welcome groups. http://www.stpauls-boundaryroad.org.uk/regular-activities/small-groups/

We are an intergenerational Church, welcoming diversity and the breadth of many traditions.

3.2 This Parish Profile. The profile combines the output from two “consultations”. A group of volunteers, led by the Lay Chair of PCC, consulted widely within the congregation, including with children and young people, who were asked to respond to three questions: • What keeps you coming to St Paul's? What (if anything) “Discussing the profile is a barrier? questions is a tremendous opportunity to listen to God • Where do you see our growth in the future? and the congregation and • What qualities are we looking for in a new leader? move forward” The response from the congregation young and old was fantastic, and we have used their insights, views and comments to inform this profile, which we hope will show you where we are now and where we seek help, guidance and leadership to grow as a church.

Over three sessions, PCC consulted with the Associate Archdeacon for Transition Ministry

6 http://southwell.anglican.org/new-diocesan-appointment-support-parishes/ to understand our wider position in the community, teasing out what matters to us. Through this we identified a number of gaps and questions we need to answer with the help of our new vicar. Is that you?

We are looking for someone who feels called to ministry in our parish and who will help us grow in size and depth as a worshipping community, embracing the diocesan vision of "Growing Disciples: Wider, Younger, Deeper."

A summary of Wider, Younger, Deeper: where we are and where we need leadership.

Where we are today Where we feel we need help and leadership to develop We have some engagement with our local Our congregation does not reflect the profile of our

community through use of our premises parish, which is full of busy working families with

and social events. We give a warm stressful lives. Are we offering what they need?

welcome to new and existing members. We need help to encourage men and women of all Wider We support local and other charities ages to see how Jesus can make a difference in through giving and direct involvement. their lives. The last seven years have seen an As the children who have joined our Church over

encouraging increase in the number of the past few years grow, we need to develop

younger worshippers. provision for young people beyond the age of 11.

We have a range of provision for 0-11s We have started new activities with this age group including Young Church groups on Sunday but need ideas and energy to develop these mornings, monthly Messy Church, and further and ensure that we are offering what our

Younger engagement with local primary schools. young people seek. Our appointment of a Leader of Children,

Growing Disciples Growing Youth and Families Ministry has been important in growing disciples younger. We have a thriving collection of small We need leadership in building a clear journey for

groups to encourage members to grow in welcoming new disciples: do we have a clear route

their relationship with God, share their from welcome and invitation to participation? faith and build relationships with each We need to ensure that we are offering a pathway

Deeper other. We hold Alpha/Pilgrim courses to deepening faith for all sections of our from time-to-time. congregation, including men.

4. Where are we now?

4.1 Worship. We worship in a variety of styles both traditional and contemporary:

Sunday 9:00am A traditional Holy Communion service with hymns, readings, prayers and a sermon (led by robed clergy). 10:30am A contemporary, relaxed service of Holy Communion with Young Church groups on 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays. The sermon at this service is usually recorded and available to listen to on-line. All Age Café Church takes place on the 2nd Sunday. Coffee and tea are served between the 9:00am and 10:30am services to bring both congregations together, and after the 10:30 am service. 6:30pm 2nd Sunday, Evening Praise

Wednesday 9.30am Holy Communion (led by robed clergy) followed by coffee and chat 8.15pm Quiet Prayer followed at 9.00pm by Evening Prayer http://www.stpauls-boundaryroad.org.uk/whats-on/services/

Our four services are a mix of traditional with hymns, and more contemporary with worship band and structured liturgy. We have a very wide range of preferences across our congregation that is reflected by our conscious decision to position our worship in the middle of the spectrum. Our congregation greatly values the variety of services. The “I like the opportunity to Wednesday morning service is particularly appreciated by attend a variety of older members of the congregation who enjoy meeting for services” worship and coffee and chat afterwards. We are looking to “Variety of Services develop our contemporary worship with new ideas and music. In catering for all needs” keeps me coming to St 2018 we evolved our All Age services into Café Church, which has Paul’s” quickly become very popular, and we would welcome support in continuing to develop this. Special services are very well attended, including Remembrance, Harvest and especially our Christmas Eve Christingle, which is so successful (350 worshippers) that we hold two services.

“What matters to us?”

• Communion at least weekly and the range of recipients (prepared, but not necessarily confirmed younger people). Currently, never less than two opportunities each week. • Challenging teaching through sermons – always. • Music – that is live. • A contemplative core – a thread running through all our services • Nurturing young people and their fullest involvement in church. • God revealed in Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit and encountered in the scriptures. • A range of opportunities for praying together • Effusive sharing of the peace. • Becoming a better Christian, through our small group involvements. • Knowing we are making progress; it may be small, but it’s continuous. • Welcoming all – we consciously embrace and place ourselves in the “middle ground”. • A vision for those we welcome to grow and become more like Jesus • Relating worship and church to social justice issues and involvement. These aspirations reflect the wide range of folk at St Paul’s – all are valued, all are welcome. We hold an annual Vision morning where we seek to involve the whole congregation in discerning how to develop as a church and as disciples. We look forward to working with our new Vicar to develop our vision further. Below we highlight where we feel we are and where we need support to develop in embracing the Diocesan vision.

4.2 Wider. We were delighted that one very clear outcome from the reflection at our Vision Day in 2018 and the profile consultation, was the wide recognition of St Paul’s as a church that is open and offers a warm welcome, love and support to new and existing members of all ages. One of the challenges of recent years has been to increase awareness of the church in the parish, and to connect and engage with those who use the premises. A particularly popular and successful way of involving the local community has been the staging of the Summer Fayre as a “Fun in the Park” open air event held in the public recreation ground opposite the church. We have also held ceilidhs, talent shows and an “Almost a Burns Night”. We are keen to encourage wider participation in our future social programme.

We have regular events and appeals throughout the year to support a range of local and international charities. In 2017 we gave away around 6% (previously 5%) of our annual income (usually in excess of £10,000).We expect to continue and develop our social responsibilities – for instance, we are involved with other churches in the local area with Christians Against Poverty.

Members of the leadership team and members of the congregation also lead worship at The Grand Care Centre and St Paul’s is one of several churches providing occasional services at the Friary drop-in centre in West Bridgford, with which we have a close relationship.

We are fortunate to have excellent facilities for events and meetings including two large halls, a recently refurbished kitchen and lounge. The halls are used by a wide range of groups and organisations including: Youth Orchestra, Leonard School of Dance, Rainbows, Guides and Brownies, WI, Hardy Plant Society, Embroiderers Guild and others which offers opportunity to widen our engagement with local people. A long-standing user of the halls is Willow Pre-school and St Paul’s maintains a very close relationship with the Pre-school and its leadership.

We have identified that there are groups of people within our parish who are under- represented in the congregation eg, busy working families, men and young people beyond primary-school age. We hope to find ways of bringing the Good News to them. To do this, and to grow in numbers, we need greater visibility and increased confidence in sharing our faith.

4.3 Younger In 2010, St Paul’s PCC decided that engagement with children and young families needed to improve whilst continuing to value and support our older members. This led to the appointment of a Children and Young Families Worker (2013), which enabled us to develop provision for children’s groups on Sunday mornings Little “I love going out to groups” “I like Stars (age 0-3), Sparklers (age 4-7), Shine (age 7-11) and learning new Bible Infinity (age 11+), build relationships with young families in the stories” parish and involve children in the congregation in new ways. Our children love being together to learn more about God and The Bible.

The post also enabled new relationships to be established with the three primary schools in the parish: Jesse Gray Primary School https://www.jessegray.notts.sch.uk/; Heymann Primary School “I love the http://www.heymann.notts.sch.uk/ and Greythorn Primary inclusion of families School http://www.greythornschool.co.uk/. The Children at St and Young Families Worker became involved in celebrating Paul’s” Christmas, Easter, Harvest and other assemblies and helping with the RE curriculum while explaining Christian values and the role of our church. This work continues.

As the children in the congregation have now grown older we realize that there is a need to extend the range of provision to meet the needs of older children. The worker’s role has now evolved into a Leader of Children, Youth and Families Ministry, (23 hours per week) through which St Paul’s is exploring ways of engaging young people both within and from outside the church via a Youth Fellowship Group which meets fortnightly on Saturday evenings. Funding for this position has been secured until 2021.

We also host CrossTeach, which meets in the church lounge, as well as encouraging members of the church to attend events such as the diocesan initiative “Generate” http://southwell.anglican.org/education/youngpeople/events-training/generate-2016-2017/. In 2018 we re-launched Messy Church, to become a separate worshipping community, beyond the successful and well-attended school holiday events of recent years. The aim is to engage more widely with families in the parish and provide new ways for families to encounter God and develop their faith. Messy Church is now a monthly activity and has made a positive start welcoming new families. http://www.stpauls-boundaryroad.org.uk/regular-activities/messy-church/

Over the last 8 years we feel we have made progress in making our church younger (see figure below). However, we seek new ideas, help and leadership to maintain momentum and, in particular, to grow our provision for older children.

Percentage of the congregation made up of younger worshippers

4.4 Deeper. Small groups are an important part of church life. The congregation have the opportunity to share their faith and build relationships through life groups (Bible-study and prayer) and welcome groups, which have a more social focus. These opportunities to deepen our faith have expanded “To get to know people at a deeper level to talk about our enormously in recent years, to the current position faith” where around 60 individuals, meet together regularly in 15 or more groups with total attendance exceeding 100 (with some people attending more than one group).

We also have a pastoral group who act as the eyes and ears of the congregation looking out and praying for those in need, particularly the elderly. The group also coordinates home and hospital visits, home communion, prayer and healing ministry.

We have made use of thematic sermon series with linked small group study to help deepen our understanding of particular topics (eg, Romans series; LICC Whole Life Worship).

Courses such as Alpha and Pilgrim have supported a number of people as they come to faith and we are involved in the new diocesan initiative “Real Life" as a means of continuing the nurture of new disciples. We need leadership to ensure that we have a clear pathway for welcoming new disciples and helping them along their journey with Christ. For example, few Baptism families actually join the congregation. We need to ensure that we offer activities to support all members of our congregation in deepening their faith, including men and young people. One other priority we have identified is to support parents in the discipling of children at home.

4.5 Six stories from our congregation.

Debbie. I’ve been a regular worshipper for a year at St Paul’s (after moving from a much larger church) and was made very welcome and encouraged in my faith. It’s good to be part of a church which is involved in the community and which is supportive and nurturing of its own members. Being in a small group has really helped me belong to St Paul’s. I wasn’t used to communion being central to services and for me it has become an important focus in worship. My daughter made friends quickly but misses those friends who have moved away with their parents’ work.

Vicky S. During my five years at St Paul’s with my three children, I’ve enjoyed a wide range of worship. I’ve been involved in small groups when work pressures ease, helping with our younger children on Sunday, led “Workout worship” twice and encouraged to preach. That was well outside my comfort zone but having seen others make a start and been constantly encouraged by our vicar, I felt able to try. I do a lot of thinking in church and one particular sermon last year, led to me coming forward for confirmation. I was married at St Paul’s, my youngest was baptised here and my older two have been prepared for communion. I’d like to try preaching again – but finding time, it’s like mission impossible!

Sheila C. John and I have always been involved with life in church, wherever we have been. It began with my Guide promise at age 11! Settling into St Paul’s in 1974, we started our house group shortly after arriving and it’s still running. I’ve always volunteered (Family Care, Friary Drop in), and been involved with Mother’s Union both at St Paul’s (branch secretary) and on Diocesan and Deanery MU committees. It has been a great joy being involved with so many people many of whom we have seen mature into leadership roles. Looking back, I can see where God has been in my life and I thank him for all those who have helped and supported me particularly over these last six months since John was diagnosed with cancer.

Jonathon. I got to know people and especially our curate through “Pilgrim”. The Pilgrim course asked questions, allowing us to open up and share our life experiences. I’m still searching and learning. I’d like to see St Paul’s develop more small group work that takes us out of our comfort zone and below the surface of faith, so that we understand each other and Jesus more deeply.

Mary N. I returned to St Paul’s in 2003, rekindling old friendships. The essence of St Paul’s has not changed in the last fifteen years. It’s the same friendly church, with many small acts of kindness, often unseen. At the moment we seem to have lost a little of the regular church going habit which is a worry. For me, some of our long-established groups and activities, perhaps need a blood transfusion rather than a sticking plaster! It would be great if we could revitalise more regular social activities. St Paul’s remains a lovely, peaceful, spiritual presence and I feel surrounded by love.

Vicky L. I arrived in West Bridgford and at St Paul’s over four years ago, coming from a lively Baptist Church where I had been very happy for forty years. Folk here welcomed me and quickly became my new church family. I’ve relished the breadth of belief here; the openness and acceptance of others with differing points of view is helpful and refreshing. I’ve long had a heart for seeing people grow in faith through small groups and was invited by Chris to become small group coordinator. This was a new step for me, with plenty of opportunities to learn! I want to continue to grow and to contribute to church and community life any way God leads me.

5. Are you the person to lead us?

We are looking for a spiritual leader who will engage with and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, and who will encourage and enable Christian development.

Will you...?

• Lead the development of our vision for St Paul's • Navigate us through the turbulence of realising our vision • Lead worship in a variety of styles, both traditional and contemporary • Teach and preach in a way that is accessible and applicable to everyday life whilst also providing challenge • Engage with and inspire people of all ages and traditions to grow in their faith and discipleship • Encourage and enable the development and ministry of lay people • Provide pastoral care and support both within and beyond our congregation to the wider parish • Continue to develop the links made with local schools and initiate new contacts • Manage the work and development of parish staff and volunteers, including the Curate, Leader of Children, Youth and Families Ministry and the Parish Office Administrator • Work with the leaders of other churches in the deanery and diocese and with other Christian denominations, particularly through Churches Together in West Bridgford • Enjoy participating in the social life of the church and wider community • Share our joys and difficulties

And we can offer ....

• A well-resourced church with a number of established lay teams that can support you in your role. • A Leader of Children, Youth and Families Ministry to complement and support your leadership. • A worship space that is beautiful and modern. Light, airy, flexible. You will spend virtually no time “sorting the fabric of the building” -no belfry or graveyard. • A community (in part) that comes onto our doorstep, attractive and popular church halls and a refurbished lounge space to “do stuff”. • A modern place to live; with a park on your doorstep and the woods up the lane. • If you have children, whatever their age, we have three primary schools and two senior schools all within an easy walk. • West Bridgford is an affluent area with a vibrant local centre one mile away. It is an easy trip into the city centre, 20 minutes by regular bus.

If you will – and like what we can offer–

YOU MAY BE THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The young people said: “We want a cool caring kind funny happy joyful vicar with a good sense of humour”

6. St Paul’s Boundary Road. Person Specification

Experience • Successful track record in parish ministry • Have managed change and development • Have worked productively in church teams with lay people

Knowledge and skills • Sound knowledge and understanding of scripture and doctrine and the ability to communicate them to others • Proven ability to lead different styles of worship • Ability to manage both paid staff and volunteers effectively • Motivational leader able to work with and delegate appropriately to individuals and teams • Well organised and able to manage complex issues/situations and deal appropriately with a variety of personalities • Able to network both within and beyond the church • Comfortable using computer-based IT and social media both for routine communication and evangelism • Skilled communicator in both formal and informal settings • Able to embrace and lead change

Personal • Mature faith • Value and engage with people of all ages • A ‘can do’ attitude • A youthful if mature outlook with a sense of humour • Outward focus with a feel for issues of social justice

7. St Paul’s – How it Works

7.1 Parochial Church Council. We have an active, enthusiastic and supportive PCC of 17 people. Committees and groups drawn from the PCC and the wider congregation look after functions such as communications, buildings, social events, music and pastoral support. The PCC holds bi-monthly meetings, and others as required.

7.2 Communications. The Communications Sub-Committee works to ensure that information is available both for our existing church members and for the wider community. A weekly news sheet is sent out by e-mail to most of the congregation and is also available in hard-copy on Sundays. We use a range of media to reach out including Twitter, Facebook, a continuously updated website (from which most sermons can be accessed), press releases, banners, leaflets to every house in the parish and word of mouth.

7.3 The Leadership Team. The planning of worship and other operational and strategic aspects of St Paul’s is overseen by the leadership team led by the vicar and involving the churchwardens, clergy and readers, office administrator and leader of children, youth and families ministry. The group meets weekly on Monday mornings and liaises with PCC as required. St Paul’s is very fortunate to have several active and engaged retired clergy and two retired readers who play a role in the church, supporting the vicar and leading worship occasionally.

7.4 The Church Office. The well-equipped church office is staffed by our volunteer administrator who ensures the smooth running of St Paul’s and the use of its halls. The office is normally open Monday and Wednesday 10:30 am to 12:45pm.

7.5 Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals. In 2017 we conducted 7 baptisms, 2 weddings and 18 funerals at St Paul’s (See Appendix 10.2 for trends over the last 10 years).

8. The Vicarage St Paul’s House is an attractive modern family home built in 1974 alongside the church. It is approached via a private driveway from the church car park. It has been extended and modernised over the years and currently has: 4 bedrooms; 3 reception rooms; a kitchen and utility room and a ground floor study. Outside there is a private garden and a garage. 9. Our Church, Premises and Community The parish of St Paul’s Wilford Hill is part of the West Bingham Deanery and the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, it is situated in West Bridgford, a leafy suburb to the south of the City of Nottingham. The Church lies at the centre of its Parish on the junction of Loughborough Road and Boundary Road and is known as St Paul’s Boundary Road.

St Paul's is a modern church with attractive “I love the relaxed atmosphere it is contemporary stained-glass windows. The church a place of renewal refreshment and is carpeted and can seat around 180 people on stillness” individual upholstered chairs, making the layout “The building is bright cheerful but an oasis of calm”

flexible. There is an area equipped for children. We have an effective sound system and twin overhead projectors.

The church halls adjoin the church and are linked by a welcoming foyer which forms an entrance to both of the halls and the church. The halls are separated by large folding doors which can be opened to accommodate up to 200 people. As well as being ideally situated for refreshments after services and for church events, they are available for hire and are heavily booked providing both an

19 excellent resource for the local community, and a valuable source of revenue for the church. There is also a smaller lounge area which has been recently renovated with new bright café style furniture and improved storage.

The kitchen, which services both the halls and lounge, was fully refurbished in 2018. The halls open onto a substantial grassed area at the rear of the church, which is a great area for outside activities such as games and barbecues.

West Bridgford is a large prosperous suburb with a lively town-centre and a population of around 47,000. The parish lies at the southern edge of the town and mostly comprises mature 20th century homes. It borders an area that is under development for up to 1200 homes. The entrance to the new development is situated on Melton Road, but the new housing will extend close to the Church. The implications within the deanery for a strategy for the Melton Road development are not yet explicit. There are three primary schools (Heymann, Greythorn and Jesse Gray) and one secondary school (The West Bridgford School) in the parish and these are all highly sought after by parents seeking a good education for their children. The Nottingham Southern Crematorium at Wilford Hill also lies in the parish.

The population of the Parish is in excess of 7,500 and the Appendix shows its age profile, ethnicity and religious makeup. The worshipping community at St Paul’s was 167 in 2018. This reflects substantial growth from 2007 to 2017 with an “We want to increase of 41% in the average weekly attendance continue all the and 22% increase in Sunday attendance (see great work we have done with Appendix). We have since seen a small drop in young families” figures during the period of interregnum. An exciting feature of our growth was the increase in attendance by young families from 2010, although this may have now reached a plateau.

Appendix. 10.1 Accounts.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF St Paul's (Wilford Hill)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2017

2 Income & Endowments from: Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUNDS Funds Funds 2017 2016 £ £ £ £ 2 ( a ) Donations & legacies Planned Giving: Covenants 67,045 67,045 70,945 Income tax recoverable on covenants 16,330 48 16,378 16,452 Collections (open plate) 1,738 - 1,738 2,491 Sundry Donations 2,645 1,335 3,980 1,978 Legacies - 11,000 11,000 - 87,758 12,383 100,141 91,866

2 ( b ) Other voluntary incoming resources Collections and Events for charity - 5,338 5,338 4,892 Grants 11,000 11,000 26,170 - 16,338 16,338 31,062

2 ( c ) Charitable Activities Lettings 29,838 - 29,838 28,907 Parochial Fees 1,169 - 1,169 602 31,007 - 31,007 29,509

2 ( d ) Other income Other 83 78 161 103 Church Holiday - 558 558 1,000 83 636 719 1,103

2 ( e ) Investments Interest from short term deposits 100 100 322

Total Income 118,948 29,357 148,305 153,862

3 Expenditure on: Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUNDS Funds Funds 2017 2016 £ £ £ £

3 ( a ) Giving and Donations Collections or Events, and PCC decisions, during the year - 5,090 5,090 4,892 Giving decisions by PCC at year end - 5,450 5,450 5,450 - 10,540 10,540 10,342

3 ( b ) Charitable activities Ministry : Parish Share 72,588 - 72,588 71,832 Ministry Expenses 3,621 - 3,621 2,885 Upkeep of Services 1,858 - 1,858 1,563 Organist 210 - 210 2,725 Insurance 1,451 - 1,451 1,451 Sundries 100 957 1,057 156 Heat, Light and Power 5,825 - 5,825 5,510 Rates and Water - - 546 Maintenance 4,107 4,107 3,420 Cleaning 3,868 - 3,868 3,034 Grounds Upkeep 1,187 - 1,187 484 Lounge Refurbishment 6,216 1,470 7,686 - Events 828 828 506 Christian Education 663 530 1,193 1,873 Gifts 724 140 864 1,423 Flowers 425 404 829 742 Mission 1,080 132 1,212 1,376 Church Holidays - 655 655 1,000 Office Computer - - - - Messy Church - 330 330 490 C Y F Worker - Salary/Tax - 12,345 12,345 13,888 - Expenses - 529 529 355 Stationery, Office, telephone 2,941 - 2,941 3,270 New Speaker - - -2,346 Governance Costs 150 - 150 150 Bank Charges 200 - 200 200 Depreciation/Loss on Sale 1,935 441 2,376 2,967 109,977 17,933 127,910 119,500

3 ( c ) Raising funds Funding Programme ------

Total Expenditure 109,977 28,473 138,450 129,842

4 4 ( a ) Fixed Assets for use by the PCC

Tangible fixed assets Equipment Cost At 1 January 2017 17,328 Additions 400 Disposals -170 At 31 December 2017 17,558

Depreciation At 1 January 2017 13,671 Charge for the year 2,206 At 31 December 2017 15,877

Net Book Value AtTables 31 December 2017 1,681

4 ( b )

Investment Assets The PCC holds no investment assets. All surplus funds, outside of normal day to day requirements, are held in a Central Board of Finance ( CBF) Deposit Fund 5 Debtors Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUNDS Funds Funds 2017 2016 £ £ £ £ Other debtors - Inland Revenue - 4,237 - Furniture Prepaid 1,652 1,652 - Funeral Fees 800 - 800 - 2,452 - 2,452 4,237 6 Liabilities : Amounts Falling Due within one year Amounts payable to suppliers etc 752 -210 542 1,265 Amounts payable to charities, collections etc - 5,358 5,358 2,882 Amounts payable to charities, PCC decision - - 3,992 752 5,148 5,900 8,139 7 Analysis of Net Assets by Fund Fixed Assets 1,144 537 1,681 3,657 Current Assets 69,507 50,415 119,922 110,329 Current Liabilities 752 5,148 5,900 8,138 Liabilities ( long term) - - - - Fund Balance 69,899 45,804 115,703 105,848

8 Fund Details The following funds comprise the Restricted Funds. There is 1 Endowment Fund - the Barnabas Fund

Summary of transactions through the Restricted Funds

Church Memorial Barnabas LoCYFM Flower Charity Holiday Maundy Music Kitchen Refurb Total Opening Balance, at 1 January 2017 2,508 1,484 33,855 4 1 8 859 481 - 270 39,470 Income : Interest 4 74 78 Transfer to/from General Fund 5,450 5,450 Other 149 11,063 457 5,177 558 125 100 450 11,200 29,279 Total Income 149 4 11,137 457 10,627 558 125 100 11,200 34,807

Expenditure 65 14,373 404 10,638 555 350 168 450 1,470 28,473 Balance at 31 December 2017 2,592 1,488 30,619 57 -11 11 634 413 10,000 45,804

Unrestricted Funds

These consist of the General Fund, LoCYFM Fund (Designated) and Refurbishment Fund (Designated)

General Refurb LoCYFM Total

Opening Balance 30,663 - 35,715 66,378 Transfer -20,757 10,307 5,000 -5,450 Interest 100 100 Income 118,848 - 118,848 Expenditure 103,761 6,216 - 109,977 Closing Balance 24,993 4,091 40,815 69,899

CHARITABLE GIVING YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2017

Collections or Events, and PCC giving decisions, during the year :-

British Heart Foundation £522 Friary Drop-in £1,428 Cruise Bereavement £522 Christian Aid 252 Emmanuel House £665 Tear Fund £367 Night Shelters £313 Children's Society £852 The Rainbow Project £169

Sub - Total £5,090

Giving decisions by PCC :-

CMS £400 Family Care £400 Crossteach £400 Friary Drop -In £3,500 CAP £750

Sub - Total :- £5,450

Total Giving as noted in the accounts £10,540

10.2 Parish Statistics.

Overall Attendance (Note that 2016 figures do not include the Christingle service)

Average Weekly Attendance

Age Profile of the Worshipping Community

Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals